Obituary of Gerard Anthony Shaw

Gerard A "Gerry" Shaw, age 66, of Villas passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at his home. Gerard was born in Philadelphia, PA, and formerly of the Kensington Section of that city. He has been a Cape May area resident since 2001. Jerry was a truck driver working from the Teamster's Local # 470 of Philadelphia. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Gerry was especially fond of going swimming. He was preceded in death by his step-son Richard Crager. Gerry is survived by his wife Elaine Shaw and his grandson Kyle Crager. Also surviving are his brothers: Robert, Thomas, & Bruce Shaw, and his sister Helen Weinberger. There will be a funeral service at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 29, 2013 at the Evoy Funeral Home, 3218 Bayshore Rd, North Cape May, NJ 08204; where friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Cape May County Veteran's Cemetery, 127 Crest Haven Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. The family suggests donations in Gerry's memory to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 1801 Route 9, Swainton, NJ 08210. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com.